From Cubicle to Chuckles
Know somebody who is retiring soon or has recently retired? Is your favorite colleague about to become a pensioner? A great way to celebrate their hard work in their employment (as well as the fact they no longer work hard!) is by buying them a gift. If you’re looking for something light-hearted, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of the funniest gifts to buy the retiree in your life to congratulate them on their service. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at our top picks for funny retirement gifts.
1. Retirement Book
Believe it or not, you can buy books full of ideas on what to do during your retirement! If the retiree in question is worried about the prospect of being bored, treat them to a book full of fun and silly things to do during their retirement. We like this book by Mike Bellah.
Got some better ideas yourself? Create your own mini retirement book by printing out a list or creating a scrapbook with activities you know they’ll love.
2. Retirement T-shirt
Since the recipient won’t need to wear their work clothes anymore, they’ll be on the hunt for a whole new wardrobe. Treat them to a funny retirement T-shirt, such as this funny Amazon T-shirt designed specifically for retirees. That way, they can wear their retirement status on their sleeve - literally. This ‘I’m retired, you’re not’ T-shirt is also guaranteed to encourage a few laughs, as well as envious looks from passersby.
3. Retirement Card
The easiest retirement gift to buy something is probably a retirement card, especially if you don’t know them very well or are working with a small budget. If you’re looking for a card that’s guaranteed to make your favorite retiring coworker laugh, try this Ogeby funny retirement card. Just maybe don’t buy it for your boss!
4. Coffee Mug
Are you on the hunt for a retirement gift that’s hilarious but affordable? Look no further than a comedy coffee cup. You can opt for a classic coffee mug or a portable tumbler, just make sure there’s a hilarious quote on the front for maximum results.
5. Custom Whisky Glass
If you’re buying a retirement gift for a whisky lover (or any other spirit for that matter), consider treating them to a personalized glass, such as this one from Amazon. You can include the name of the retiree to ensure that everybody else keeps their hands off.
If you want to go above and beyond with your gift, you could always pair the glass with a bottle of expensive whisky.
6. Retirement Candle
Looking for a gift that’s as practical as it is hilarious? Why not consider a retirement candle? Not only will a retirement candle encourage the retiree to unwind with a scented candle in the air, but if you buy one with a funny quote, it will make them laugh, too.
This betrayal candle perfectly encapsulates how you feel about your retiring coworkers - 50% happy for them and 50% jealous. Make them laugh while treating them to some ‘me time’ with a fun retirement-themed scented candle.
7. Retirement Gift Set
Not sure what exactly to get your retiring coworker, but want to splash out? There are plenty of retirement gift sets on the market, featuring multiple hilarious items to celebrate your colleague’s new chapter.
This retirement gift set features a range of funny retirement gifts to keep any retiree happy, including socks, an insulated tumbler, a baseball cap and a keychain. If you don’t want to buy a retirement gift set that’s already been assembled, make your own. Simply buy several retirement-themed gifts and have them gift-wrapped.
8. Retirement Toilet Paper
Now this gift is guaranteed to elicit a laugh. There are plenty of themed retirement toilet papers, believe it or not, but we like this one, which reads ‘Official Retirement Papers’. There are plenty of other funny retirement gifts with toilet paper that are a little cruder, but you might be better off saving those for a close friend rather than a co-worker!
9. Retirement Socks
What’s the point of being retired if you can’t boast about it? With these hilarious retirement socks, the retiree in your life can boast about their retirement status without having to say a single word. For the ultimate gift set, pair the retirement socks with a funny retirement T-shirt. That way, your co-worker can be head to toe in retirement attire (or rettire, should we call it?).
Sending Them Off with a Smile
So, there you have it! We have plenty of gift ideas for the next colleague, friend or family member who retires. Best of all, these funny retirement gifts are all guaranteed to elicit a laugh. If you’re looking for extra brownie points or a way to celebrate further, consider throwing them a surprise party.
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